Ruby gets in the way

This conveys great information in an interview format but there were times I wanted to scream, “Ruby...TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!!” Her self-disclosures were often helpful but a few were painful to hear (her mother placing her daughter’s hand on a hot burner to teach her not to touch a hot stove - what psychosis is this?}. Others were inappropriate; joking about smearing her babies with her own vaginal fluid because they were born by c-section and thus, did not have the antibodies that come with a vaginal birth. I could have lived without that. Other insights were good; a high point was an interview with a woman who lives with constant pain from a spinal cord injury serenely and without drugs, using mindfulness and meditation. Amazing. But Ruby got in the way too often.

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Educational and Witty

I stumbled upon Ruby while looking for my next Audible audiobook. I’m thrilled that I found this book. I have listened to it while doing my daily 3 mile walk and learned some strategies I can use to live with my 21 year old who has a history of Depression and the latest diagnosis being Bipolar.

I especially loved how honest Ruby was. In the last chapter, for example, she was very upset with her test results regarding aging and openly told the doctor she was very disappointed with the results. It takes balls to share that way with an audience. (I think Ruby would say it that way).

Personally, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer (non-smoker) that metastasized to various other parts of my body, especially my brain. For folks with a diagnosis that is less than wonderful, I recommend Ruby’s approach to mindfulness. I have outlived my prognosis for almost a year and plan to continue what has worked so far, which includes a GIANT dose of mindfulness.

I’m looking forward to my next Ruby Wax audiobook.

What is this?

This is audio from a tv show? This doesn’t have a story. Glad its free.

loved it!

loved every minute and learned a lot! can not wait to listen to more of Ruby!

Love It

Funny take on the hard topic of depression and how to deal with it.
Listening to Ruby's voice in this audiobook gave me so much more than reading it in a paper book.
Happy to recommend it to anyone who like to learn about depression, the brain and how to handle it/yourself.
Thanks Ruby! /V

Announcement: the ending in a new voice

The book is fun and just enough useful starter content is heard in each chapter. Then, "A novice hopes you' ve enjoyed this program. " is heard in a new, living person's voice. This is what I've been waiting for for so long.

Broad Generalizations Abound

This is a narration around parts of podcasts. I tolerated the author talking over guests, bad jokes, use of the word fireman twice in the first few chapters, and the overgeneralizations resulting from "people are like this" rather than using adjectives such as most, some, etc. The final straw for me was when one of Ruby's experts said that we now know that troubled children come from troubled parents. That kind of statement is so unfair to the parents of children who have mental health issues or trauma. This book boldly perpetuates this nonsense. Since I could not trust the information to be accurate, the book was returned.

Lively informative listen

After listening to the book I just wanted to take care of myself more. The book narration was on point, lightheaded, informative.

worth listening twice

so much to learn! I'll definitely be listening again. Ruby's cute, too, and awesome guest speakers